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Hip-Hop and R&B: Why It’s Time for a Divorce
Soul Train creator and longtime host Don Cornelius famously expressed his dislike of and inability to understand the appeal of rap music. Indeed, R&B and hip-hop are black music’s most popular genres and were regularly featured on the show. But …
Hopelessness for Sale for the Soul
Three … Two … One - As I released my lips from her sweet tongue I tasted victory. We made it to a new year and excitement was
Soul Renewed
“Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? / Who should be hurt? Will we remain? / You need a resolution, I need a resolution /
My Musical Journey through Love
‘Twas the night before Christmas and a few feet from where a man vows to love a woman until the day that 8x8x8 is 4, artists’ renderings of
Love, Soul, and Hip-Hop
“… Dealing with a heart that I didn’t break I’ll be there for you, I will care for you I keep thanking you, just don’t know.” –Drake. Whoa, wait,
Hazed To Death: The Unstoppable Tradition
Prior to writing this story, I sat down, shut up, researched and interviewed before drawing a conclusion or commenting. "I said I was amazin’. Not that I’m a Mason.”
What Is Your Soul Music Personality?
Psychologists made headlines a few years back with research data that suggests that our musical tastes not only indicate our intellectual aptitude, but also indicate what type
In Defense of My CD Collection, and the Beloved “Wreckastow”
I will more than likely never be accused of being a so-called “early adapter”, that person who sleeps outside on the frigid concrete just to be first in
Plastic Souls
"Deception is the only felony..." -Kanye West Remember Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head? They were popular American toys consisting of plastic models that could be decorated with a variety
Soul Music
I love music.
From the motions of making love, to the contractions of childbirth, life is rhythmic. From the drums of African slaves, to the drum line marching in




















Audrey Brown: I loved watching Pat Davis dance on Soul Train, every Saturday mornin...
Staci Foster: Don Cornelius will always be a part of my heart. I remember getting to...
Shalena: You will always be remembered. Love you Don. <2 Thank you...
grace grits and gardening: Don Cornelius and Soul Train changed my life:) Check out my recent blo...
Stephen McMillian: You are welcome Yvonne! I have interviews with some of the others you ...